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Highland Park

171 Reservoir Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
585-753-7275
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Ranked #5 of 48 attractions in Rochester
Type: Parks
Description: The annual Lilac Festival is the most popular event on the calendar here, one of the country's oldest city arboretums.
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Key West, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Each May, Rochester New York hosts the Lilac Festival. The blooms were beautiful at Highland Park! There are free concerts at night, arts & crafts on the weekend and lots of food booths.

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Camillus
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The park is just beautiful with all the lilac trees and other out of the ordinary trees. They have a beautiful display of all different colors of pansies. There were a lot of vendors in the Arts & Crafts show, music playing and plants to buy. It was a beautiful day.

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Wilbraham, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Just attended the Lilac Festival at Highland Park. The park itself is gorgeous, nice displays of flora, well maintained paved trails to walk through the park. I definitely recommend spending a half day here and just walking around and relaxing while enjoying the views. If you come during the Lilac festival, the lilacs are abundant and aromatic.

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Streamwood, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

What a wonderful experience this year. The lilac's are the best they have been in 25 years according to the news. Quite crowded for a Thursday night, which I don't like and I can do without all the vendors. I just want to enjoy and appreciate the sights and smells of being surrounded by blooming lilac bushes.

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

During the Lilac Festival this place is buzzing with activity and beauty. But anytime during the spring and summer there is plenty to see and enjoy. Paved trails to hike and quiet settings. We should be very proud to have this one-of-a kind place here in Rochester

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Rochester, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Having such a wonderful park in the City is amazing! There is always something to see and something to do. The various collections of trees, plants, and flowers mean there is always something flowering or blooming in the spring and summer. The paths and walkways are perfect for a stroll, and there are countless spots to sit with a picnic,... More

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Fairport, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Highland Park is beautiful with all the lilacs in bloom. The scent in the air is heavenly. what a beautiful park we have here and I hope the world will visit our treasure!!!!

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Key West
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Beautiful park. Clean and serene. Nice for a relaxing stroll or picnic lunch. Lilac Festial is a must see...Trees and flowers are beautiful.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We lived in Rochester for many years and went to the Lilac festival every year. We were visiting friends there this past weekend and were able to go the weekend before the official Festival starts. It was all the beauty with none of the crowds. This park is on a great piece of sloping property, has paved and dirt trails,... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

A beautiful park that is the location of the World's Spectacular Lilac Festival. Also, don't miss the pansie bed, beautiful.

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